NPS Photo Like many battlefields and military parks, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park was originally set aside by the War Department to be preserved as a learning and training ground for the military. We continue to honor that tradition today. We are happy to offer resources, services, and guides for staff rides. Contact Park Ranger Peter Maugle at Peter_Maugle@nps.gov to arrange a guided staff ride with park personnel. We can customize tours to meet your units interests, backgrounds, and needs. Below are suggestions and resources to help begin the planning process. View the Fredericksburg Staff Ride Briefing Book (PDF from U.S. Army Center of Military History).
A staff ride of the Fredericka burg Battlefield may include a 25-minute to 1-hour briefing at Chatham Manor and/or the Sunken Road, a tour of battlefield locations, a 22-minute overview film at the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center, and a self-guided tour of the visitor center exhibits. (Beginning at Chatham Manor is best for understanding the battle.) The Battle of Fredericksburg entailed several unique aspects that forced the armies to improvise. Correlations to modern military concepts may be found at the following locations: Chatham Manor (Union headquarters and hospital)
View the Chancellorsville Staff Ride Briefing Book (PDF from U.S. Army Center of Military History).
A staff ride of the Chancellorsville Battlefield may include a tour of battlefield locations, as well as a 25-minute to 1-hour briefing, a 22-minute overview film, and a self-guided tour at the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center. Chancellorsville exemplifies the Confederate’s ability to overcome the odds. Generals Lee and Jackson took risks and benefited from Union mistakes that ultimately transformed an initially unfavorable predicament into victory. Tours of Chancellorsville may include the following correlations to modern military concepts: First Day Site
View the Wilderness-Spotsylvania Staff Ride Briefing Book (PDF from U.S. Army Center of Military History).
A staff ride of the Wilderness Battlefield may include a 25-minute to 1-hour briefing at the Wilderness Battlefield Exhibit Shelter and a tour of battlefield locations. The Battle of the Wilderness began the campaign that ultimately ended the war, pitting General Grant against General Lee. Fighting occurred among dense forests that presented unique challenges to the armies. Tour stops of the Wilderness Battlefield may include the following correlations to modern military concepts: Saunders Field
View the Wilderness-Spotsylvania Staff Ride Briefing Book (PDF from U.S. Army Center of Military History).
A staff ride of the Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield may include a 25-minute to 1-hour briefing at the Bloody Angle and a tour of battlefield locations. Spotsylvania Court House was a protracted battle fought for almost two weeks. It demonstrated a determination by both sides to bring the war to an end at any cost. Tour stops of the Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield may include the following correlations to modern military concepts: Exhibit Shelter/Laurel Hill
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Last updated: January 17, 2022